Vintage Large Fruit Relief Double Handled Australian Pottery Platter

By Una Deerbon

$1,995.00

Features:

Free Domestic Postage

Type Platter
Maker/Artist Una Deerbon(1882-1972)
Stamped/Marked YES
Colour Multi – Coloured
Item Size L36.5cm x W26cm x H5cm 1.2kg
Postage Size 44cm x 33cm x 12cm weight 2kg
AFC Number TMCEMP36241JC
Signatures/Inscriptions Incised Deerbon on Base

1 in stock

Description

Exquisite Una Deerbon Double Handled Fruit Platter for Collectors

At TMC Emporium Shop, we proudly present a stunning piece of early Australian pottery: a Double Handled Platter beautifully decorated with a fruit relief design by the renowned potter Una Deerbon.

This double-handled platter, beautifully decorated with a fruit relief design, is a testament to Deerbon’s craftsmanship and artistic legacy. Signed on the base “Deerbon,” this piece measures L36.5cm x W26cm x H5cm and weighs 1,221gm piece has No chips or cracks though it has fine crazing it is otherwise in excellent condition. A beautiful platter in its own right, this platter is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of early Australian Pottery.

Una Deerbon: Pioneer of Australian Pottery

Una Deerbon (1882-1972) was a trailblazer in Australian pottery, known for her innovative designs and vibrant ceramics. Born Una Clare Eden Deane in Woollahra, NSW, she studied under Julian Ashton and Rayner Hoff at the Sydney Art School and continued her education in New York, Chicago, Paris, and London.

Initially an artist and fashion designer at David Jones in Sydney, Deerbon also published humorous postcards under the name Una Darlow. After her divorce in 1920, she moved to Brisbane, discovered her passion for pottery, and married Czech economist Charles Francis Deerbon.

In 1931, she exhibited her pottery at the NSW Society of Arts and Crafts, gaining significant recognition. Her 1933 exhibition at Anthony Hordern’s gallery featured over 200 pieces, praised for their variety and delicate forms. She also exhibited 100 ceramics at the Myer Emporium in Melbourne.

Deerbon’s pottery, known for its basic forms and hard-glazed earthenware flora and fauna, showcased her creativity and skill. In 1934, she founded the Una Deerbon School of Pottery in Melbourne, influencing many potters, including John Castle-Harris and Eric Juckert.

Her work was celebrated for its originality and charm, with pieces held in esteemed collections like the Australian National Gallery and the Powerhouse Museum. Her ceramics have commanded high prices at auctions since 2010, reflecting her enduring legacy.

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